Prevention and societal impact of drug and alcohol abuse
By: edited by Robert T. Ammermann, Peggy J. Ott, Ralph E. Tarter.
Contributors: Ammerman, Robert T.; Ott, Peggy J.; Tarter, Ralph E.
Publisher: L. Erlbaum Associates
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Mahwah, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 423
Subjects: Drug abuse -- Prevention; Drug abuse -- Social aspects; Alcoholism -- Prevention; Alcoholism -- Social aspects; Drug abuse -- Treatment; Alcoholism -- Treatment
Description: A crucial component of the "War on Drugs" is to provide interventions to at-risk individuals before they develop serious problems with substance use. In the 1990s, we have seen a dramatic increase in the quantity and quality of scientific research on the advancement of prevention science. Documenting the accomplishments of the leading researchers in the field and setting the stage for future progress in prevention science are the foci of Prevention and Societal Impact of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.